21st Sunday in Ordinary Time | August 25, 2024

New Bereavement Sessions to Begin 

St. Luke Church will be offering an eight-week Bereavement Support Program for those who have lost someone dear. The program is non-threatening, caring and very loving toward those who have suffered a loss and open to all faiths. The two-hour sessions will begin on Thursday, Sept. 5, and continue through Oct. 24.

Sessions will begin at 7:00 pm in the Parish Resource Center (located in the Rectory). The only cost involved is $15.00 for the workbook. (Financial help is available for those who cannot afford the workbook). Please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 for additional information.

Upcoming VIRTUS Classes

A Keeping the Promise Alive (Recertification) VIRTUS class will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Main Hall. A Protecting God’s Children VIRTUS class (initial training) will be offered Saturday, Sept. 21, 9:00 am-Noon in the Parish Hall. Please call the Pastoral Office to register. (The recertification class is for those who have taken the VIRTUS class in the last 4 years and need to recertify.)

Join St. Luke, SVdP Conference for the ‘Friends of the Poor’ Walk

Join the members of the St. Luke Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for the Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, Sept. 14, at St. Frances of Rome Church in Azusa. Mass will take place at 8:00 am and the Walk will be held 9:00-10:00 am. If you would like to walk with us, please contact Angelica Fernandez at (626) 773-0727. 

All funds collected from St. Luke go directly to assist our Neighbors in Need through our SVdP Conference. Please consider a donation whether you join us in the walk or not. Donations can be made to St. Luke, SVdP Conference and can be sent to the Pastoral Office. Write in the check memo: Friends of the Poor Walk. St. Frances of Rome is located at 506 N. Saldano Ave., Azusa.

RCIA Classes to Begin

For New Members of the Catholic Faith

St. Luke Parish welcomes new members into the Catholic Church as well as those who need to complete their Initiation Sacraments. This is done through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). 

This process includes several Rites which take place within the context of the Mass. Gatherings are provided to encourage conversion and an awakening of faith as we study the Gospel in light of Catholic tradition and dogma. Please note that these meetings are held on weekday evenings to accommodate those who may be attending school or working during the day.

The RCIA team will be holding an Information Evening on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Resource Center. Please join us if you or someone you know has considered being baptized or completing their sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation and is 16 years of age or older. If this time is not convenient for you, please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 and we will arrange to meet with you at a more convenient time. 

We look forward to meeting with you, answering any questions you may have regarding the Adult Sacramental process, and taking this faith walk together!

Upcoming Special Masses

Mass in Chinese  

The next Chinese (Mandarin) Mass will be this Sunday, Sept. 15, 3:00 pm.

En septiembre la misa mensual en español

será el 8 de septiembre (en lugar del 1º) a las 12:30pm



Praying for Those Who Serve in the Military

The “Called to Serve” banner in recognition of active-duty military members on the south wall of the church has been temporarily removed so it can be updated. We are asking you for your help. 

If you, your spouse, your child or grandchild, or other family member is serving in any branch of the military or if you know of a parishioner who is serving in the military, we invite you to provide us with their name and the branch of the military in which they are currently serving.  

Please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900, e-mail kerrin@stluketemplecity.org, drop by the office or submit information online at www.stluketemplecity.org (click here) during the month of August. After Labor Day we will submit the updated list to the banner maker. Thank you.

Praying for Those in Church Ministry

Besides remembering those who serve our nation in our prayers it is important also to remember those who have dedicated their lives in a Church vocation. 



If you know of a member of our parish community who was ordained as a priest or a deacon or professed vows as a member of a religious community, please give us their name and the year of their ordination or year of profession of vows (and, if applicable, their religious community).

Please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900, e-mail kerrin@stluketemplecity.org, drop by the office or submit information online at www.stluketemplecity.org (click here) between now and mid-September to give us their names. We hope to have the banner made in time for the Feast of St. Luke in October. Thank you. 

Religious Education Information

Registration for 2024-25 Religious Education Programs

Please download the registration packet for more information.

Registration packs can be mailed or turned

in to the Pastoral Office, or e-mailed to Barbara Hansen.

Classes begin in September.

Please contact Barbara Hansen, DRE, at (626) 291-5900 Ext. 227

or Barbara@stluketemplecity.org for more information.



Your Gifts Support Our Parish

Our thanks to the many generous individuals and families of our parish! 

These gifts benefit the parish in so many ways, including helping to meet everyday expenses for liturgy, faith formation, and operations. For your convenience, gifts may be made several ways:

Envelope Users: Offertory envelopes can be placed in collection baskets during weekend Masses, mailed to the Parish Office, or dropped in the office mailbox.

Online Donations: Click here to give electronically one-time or make a recurring gift.

May God Bless You and Your Family for Your Continued Generosity!

Saints and Observances

Week of August 25, 2024

Sunday

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Tuesday

St. Monica 

Wednesday

St. Augustine,

Bishop and Doctor of the Church 

Thursday

The Passion of St. John the Baptist 

Next Sunday

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Mission Statement

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish is a Roman Catholic Community

dedicated to carrying out the Gospel message of Our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Our mission is to - welcome, evangelize and educate;

provide spiritual nourishment; promote Christian values;

foster peace and justice; encourage service to others.

Pastoral Office

5605 Cloverly Ave., Temple City, CA 91780

Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Closed Noon-1:00 pm)

(626) 291-5900 |(626) 287-2332 (FAX) | www.stluketemplecity.org